C&P: What was your favorite subject when you were in school? Why?
Minor: Language arts; I always loved to read and write.

C&P: What's one item on your bucket list?
Minor: Skydiving.

C&P: What's the most difficult thing you've encountered being a teacher?
Minor: When I see students who are dealing with a tough situation at home.

C&P: What's your favorite thing about being a teacher?
Minor: When my students put a smile on my face.

C&P: Do you have a special talent? What is it?
Minor: Running...a lot.

C&P: If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
Minor: Purple.

C&P: If you weren't a teacher, what other job do you think you would like to do?
Minor: Anything related to fitness/nutrition.

C&P: What's the one food you can't live without?
Minor: Fruit (nature's candy).

C&P: Did you have braces? If so, do you have any stories about your experience with them?
Minor: Yes. I had a special appliance to correct my overbite and it popped out when I ate a Snickers bar!

C&P: What's your biggest strength?
Minor: Listening to others.

C&P: We know teachers are human, too. What is a weakness of yours?
Minor: Becoming frustrated in certain situations.

C&P: What are you listening to right now?
Minor: Easy Listening Station on Pandora.

C&P: What was the last movie you watched?
Minor: "Forrest Gump"

C&P: What's your favorite sound?
Minor: Fire crackling.

C&P: What college did you attend?
Minor: University of Southern Indiana

C&P: When did you realize you wanted to be a teacher?
Minor: When I was a little girl. I played school with my siblings/friends often.

C&P: Any advice for people who hope to become a teacher one day?
Minor: Practice patience and stand firm in your beliefs.

If you want to nominate your teacher, students can do so by tweeting to @ECP_Erbacher (Megan Erbacher) with the hashtag #TeacherOfTheWeek. Parents can also nominate an educator by sending an email to megan.erbacher@courierpress.com or by tweeting as well.